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The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has committed to contributing £75,000 towards Natural England’s hen harrier recovery work over the next three years, via its Legacy Fund. Three annual payments of £25,000 will aid Natural England’s objectives of winter roost monitoring, support and education around diversionary feeding, and the southern reintroduction of the species. The three-year agreement follows… Read more »
he new Animal Sentience Committee will now have to respect cultural traditions, religion, and heritage when scrutinising government policy following a successful amendment, which has been supported by BASC, to the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill. A group of 31 MPs proposed an amendment accepted by the government at the report stage of the Animal Welfare (Sentience)… Read more »
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The prime minister has promised that the government will respond to police calls for a tougher stance on gun crime. Speaking to BBC One’s Sunday AM programme, Tony Blair indicated that the government will move for the mandatory five year sentence for possession of a gun to be imposed on anyone over 18. At present,… Read more »
David Cameron has today said there should be a national effort to save the family in the UK. He announced plans to “compel” fathers to stay with children, to introduce tax breaks for marriage, and schemes to instil a sense of social responsibility in the nation’s youth. “If we are to rebuild our broken society… Read more »
